Global Sourcing Buyer
Location: US, FL, Orlando 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Supply Chain

Company profile:
The MarketMaker4 leadership team has extensive experience in e-procurement, online auctions, market intelligence, strategic sourcing, and supply chain consulting. All team members have been involved in the e-enablement of supply chain negotiations since the inception of the industry.MarketMaker4 is an international company with offices in the US, UK, Australia, China and UAE.Our philosophy is to encourage and enable the use of online auction / negotiation techniques by developing proprietary software that has sophisticated functionality, but is also easy to use due to its intuitive design.Of course, software is useless if not used properly, and our support services are integral to our approach. We are the only eSourcing company to include the provision of MarketMaking™ services within its subscriptions.We are also focused on ensuring our clients have timely access to our advisory expertise, market intelligence, and business insights to achieve a positive and successful online auction / negotiation experience.MarketMaker4 is bid neutral, and provides confidential e-auction services to both the event host and the bidders to promote the success of every party involved in an electronic auction / negotiation event.

Job description:
This cross functional role will focus on operational buying activities/initiatives across our client portfolios. The successful candidate will bring specific background acumen in categories including:TechnologyReal EstateFacilitiesHRTransportation/LogisticsMROMeetings/Events/TravelProfessional Services (Engineering, Financial and Research Services, Complementary Workforce, Business Services, Legal) S/he must be able to interface with, influence and win support from Client sourcing and stakeholder management, along with key suppliers.  A clear understanding of stakeholder needs and core sourcing methodologies will be a key differentiator, along with the proven ability to efficiently organize, develop, manage, and deliver Client projects and a background developing, communicating and formally presenting Sourcing Initiatives.Key AccountabilitiesSourcing SolutionsResearch and source appropriate suppliers to deliver against Customer requirementsDrive compliance within area of responsibility, increasing the use of preferred suppliers where possibleOwn and deliver Savings against the Operational Sourcing plan; including financial reporting to meet the business objectives/targetsDrive compliance to the preferred supplier list to provide incremental savings opportunitiesLead re-education and advise customers and stakeholders on total procurement activities from requisition to payment within defined commodities, highlighting any opportunities to improve workflow and drive adherence to Customer procurement policies Prepare RFX requirements to execute competitive bid events (RFP, RFI, RFQ, or reverse auction)Manage sourcing projects from proposal development through to sourcing strategy to recommended supplier selection and final negotiation of pricing and terms of contracts  Comply with all relevant XPS sourcing methodology &amp; guidelines Deliver the customer specific Operational/Tactical Sourcing commodity strategy as directed by the category / customer ownerLiaise with the Sourcing Analysts to undertake monthly spend analytics within managed categories of scope to identify opportunities and tactical initiativesManage day-to-day commercial interactions between Customers and Suppliers to conform to contract Supplier ManagementDevelop and maintain Xchanging client(s) supplier relationshipsAssist in performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunitiesPerform analysis of supplier spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements Stakeholder ManagementWork with and across client stakeholder groups to define needs and aggregate wherever possibleAct as liaison between the client stakeholders and the suppliers to determine if optimal approach to meeting validated business requirementsProvide input to client stakeholders on budget and strategy development based on market/supplier pricingCommunicate to stakeholders and management regarding status of projects and initiativesEducate and guide client stakeholders regarding value of adopting and complying with sourcing policies, procedures, tools, and processes General/ProjectsPerform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvementsExtend the reach of Xchanging sourcing solutions by exercising appropriate influence within project teams, customer groups, and peer groupsFacilitate and be part of client project teams, or directly address specific sourcing issues, working with client stakeholders and procurement and sourcing management to reach resolutionsEnsure client sourcing guidelines are understood and followedEnsure all standards as defined by the Xchanging and their clients are followed and enforced

Requirements:
Skills/Experience/Qualifications required to perform the roleA minimum of five years of strategic sourcing and tactical “hands-on” procurement experience including but not limited to category level responsibilities in areas such as Technology, Facilities, Marketing/Promotion/Print, HR, Transportation/Logistics, MRO, Meetings/Events/Travel, or Professional Services. Experience across multiple categories is preferred.Experience with various sourcing and procurement practices and tools, and lead/support efforts to enhance the value of purchasing to the organizationUnderstanding of sourcing categories and supply markets, strategic sourcing principles, contract terminology, etc.Experience communicating internally and externally with key stakeholders, via both verbal and written communication, in order to build relationships and convey key business issues in a clear and succinct manner.Proven success negotiating vendor contracts resulting in cost savings.Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, internally and externally, to drive adoption and/or implementation of business processes and initiatives or applications.Advanced level skill in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Bachelor's degree required.Ability to travel domestically, up to 10%US citizenship or permanent residency required for this rolePersonal competencies: The ValuesOur corporate culture is built on six pillars.Customer focusInnovationSpeed &amp; EfficiencyPeopleExcellenceIntegrityWe take these values seriously. We live by them. We bring them to life in our customer relationships

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